_To the Most Honourable the M――――ss of L――――n._
_Edinburgh, Aug. 12, 1741._
_My Lord_,
I Am surprized to find your Lordship so condescending as to write to
me. How bright does humility shine in great personages? It is this
renders GOD so amiable to his creatures. He is infinitely good, and
withal infinitely condescending. What an unparalleled instance was
that of his loving kindness, his giving his only begotten Son to die
for sinful man. How low did JESUS stoop when he lay in a manger, much
more when he hung upon the accursed tree. When I think of this mystery
of godliness, I am lost in thought. This makes me to despise all human
happiness, and sets my soul a longing for a full fruition of my JESUS.
I pray GOD to give your Lordship grace to determine to know nothing
but JESUS CHRIST, and him crucified. He is the only center of true
happiness. In him alone, solid, lasting joys are to be found. Having
JESUS, I find in him I possess all things. But whither am I going?
Your Lordship will excuse me. My heart at present is enlarged. I pray
GOD to visit your Lordship with his great salvation. I thank your
Lordship for your intended benefaction to the poor _Georgia_ orphans.
I hope the glorious Emmanuel will accept it at your hands. I have
sent your Lordship another parcel, seeing the first hath miscarried.
I shall follow it with my poor prayers, being, my Lord,
Your Lordship’s most obedient humble servant,
_G. W._